Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has publicly accused several regional countries and international organizations, including USAID and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), of supporting and encouraging protests against his government.
Vučić claimed that the demonstrations in Serbia were not solely expressions of citizen dissatisfaction, but were allegedly coordinated with external actors, including regional intelligence services and other international stakeholders.
He specifically mentioned Croatia, accusing it of influencing media coverage and protecting individuals suspected of serious crimes. Vučić also referenced Prishtina, Tirana, and other regional centers as having allegedly engaged in similar activities.
According to Vučić, some protesters received training and financial support from international organizations to organize the demonstrations.
While acknowledging the existence of domestic grievances, Vučić framed the protests as part of a broader foreign effort to destabilize Serbia.
Analysts caution that these claims lack publicly verifiable evidence and are consistent with a pattern of externalizing domestic dissent, a strategy often used by political leaders to shift attention from internal challenges. Independent observers note that while international organizations frequently support democratic development, there is no confirmed proof of their involvement in orchestrating protests in Serbia.
